What is Google+ Local?

Google+ Local helps users discover and share places. Google's 5-point scoring system gives you detailed insight into businesses before you visit, and Zagat summaries of user reviews help you decide where you want to go.

With Google+ Local, you can:

Get place recommendations based on your circles, your past reviews, and your location

Publish reviews and photos of your favorite places

Read Zagat summaries of user reviews for a place

View the local Google+ page for a business to see reviews, photos, posts, and other useful information

Find reviews from people you know and trust highlighted in your search results